Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is said to be open to offers for the White Hart Lane hotshot – and England striker Defoe, a Gunners fan, would jump at the chance of the short move across north London.

Former Arsenal ace Ray Parlour reckons Defoe would provide the end product in and around the penalty box for Wenger’s frustrating outfit.

Defoe, 28, started only 16 Premier League games last season but Parlour reckons he would add firepower to The Emirates frontline in a similar fashion to the prolific ex-Gunners striker Ian Wright.

He said: “Defoe will score goals at Arsenal – it is as simple as that.

“He plays very much like Ian Wright did and Arsenal just haven’t got a poacher in the box.

“Marouane Chamakh found it difficult, apart from the early parts of last season, but went off the boil a bit.

“Defoe would be a good signing for me as Arsenal need some strength in depth.

“Tottenham fans won’t like it but that’s how it goes these days.”

But Wenger hit back last night insisting it could be several weeks before he makes any significant signings.

Gunners fans have been urging him to strengthen his squad after seeing another promising season end without silverware.

But, despite Manchester United landing more big-name recruits, Wenger feels the transfer market is unlikely to heat up until much closer to the start of the season.

He said: “Currently, everyone is standing still.

“Everyone expects everyone else to make the first move.

“Everyone holds on to their cards hoping for the major transfer. Nobody blinks until late July, early August.

“Then we will analyse the gaps in each team. But I am very active on the phone.”

Parlour has also joined the clamour for Wenger to snap up Scott Parker, 30.

Arsenal could lose Cesc Fabregas AND Samir Nasri – and ­Parlour is convinced ­industrious West Ham midfielder Parker is just what is needed to help nurture the natural flair of Jack Wilshere.

Parlour said: “Parker will be away from West Ham, so bring him in.

“He’d be excellent just in front of the back four and there’s an opportunity to get him.

“It would be excellent if Arsenal can get someone like Parker.”

But Tomas Rosicky has reversed the trend at The Emirates by declaring he wants to STAY at Arsenal.

The Czech Republic midfielder, 30, has 12 months to run on his contract.

Rosicky recently had his tonsils removed as doctors believed they were the probable cause of numerous viral infections which have limited his ­availability for selection. Now he has pledged his future to Arsenal after ­receiving assurances from Wenger.

He said: “I don’t want to go somewhere where I would have it easier – I want to achieve something with Arsenal.

“On Monday I am starting pre-season with Arsenal.

“Before vacation I spoke with Wenger and he told me there was no intention of selling me.”